Location: Blythe, California

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 10-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Thursday - Monday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Day (works Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing care to patients: assess, plan, implement and evaluate care with compassion and clinical skill
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and document thoroughly
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes quickly, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Maintain accurate, timely charting in the facility’s records and follow infection control protocols
• Support patient education and encourage self-care when appropriate
• Contribute to a safe and secure environment while working professionally within a correctional facility setting

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license (California) — required
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain prior to start
• Comfortable and professional working in a correctional healthcare environment
• Ability to pass background checks and facility-required screening
• Strong clinical judgment, dependable attendance, and clear communication skills
• Previous experience in medical/surgical, primary care, or correctional nursing is a plus

Education

• Completion of an accredited Vocational Nursing (LVN) program

Knowledge & Skills

• Medication administration and documentation best practices
• Basic assessment skills: vital signs, wound checks, and triage
• Infection prevention and standard precautions
• Familiarity with electronic health records and accurate charting
• De-escalation techniques and safe patient handling in secured settings
• Teamwork, time management, and clear patient-focused communication

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks to help you feel at home while on the road
• Medical, dental & vision options to keep you and your family covered
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Professional development and continuing education support
• A supportive team that values your skills and respects work-life balance
• On-site orientation and strong clinical support during your first two weeks
• Referral program — bring a friend and celebrate great teamwork together

Travel Perks: Explore Blythe, California

This is a travel assignment in Blythe, CA — enjoy easy access to the Colorado River for boating, fishing and riverside picnics, visit the unique Blythe Intaglios for a bit of local history, explore nearby desert landscapes for off-roading and hiking, check out local date farms and community events, and take short day trips to larger Southern California destinations for dining and entertainment.

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